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Cliff Becker, Vice President of New Campus Development for the American Royal, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30th while visiting family in California.
The Grinch is writing closeouts ahead of the holidays as cattle and hog profit margins tumble to their lowest point since the summer of 2020, just months into the COVID pandemic.
The future home of the American Royal moves forward on facility to “create a food and agriculture innovation district that will be unlike any other in the world,” said Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
A team at K-State has been chosen by the World Organisation of Animal Health to lead an international effort that will develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal diseases.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse Larios, a California cattle farmer, shares about his deep roots in agriculture and the contributions his Latino and Latina brothers and sisters have made in the industry.
Working off a big trade the previous week and slowed production, packers were reluctant to purchase cattle but the futures market took a dip and buyers stepped in at steady money and gathered inventory.
Less than 5% of new grads choose rural food animal practice. That needs to change to protect the U.S. food supply and public health. Contacting legislators is one way farmers and ranchers can weigh in and help.
Despite recent drought challenges, U.S. cattle producers remain optimistic and committed. Poised for growth and adaptation, producers seek understanding in consumer expectations and the complex marketplace.
Eight beef packing projects are in various stages of completion that could add 10% to total industry capacity; is it needed? What potential headwinds might these ventures face?
Missouri soils unlocked a ‘golden’ antibiotic 75 years ago that’s still used in livestock today.
Sound management decisions that will impact future profit potential is based on facts arrived at through mathematical analysis. Decisions based on emotions and/or tradition seldom lead to success.
A Sept. 8 Farmer-Led Field Day in Nebraska will explore drought management strategies for moisture retention, tips for integrating cattle into row crop operations, and polycropping systems with area producers.
Gregg Doud, who led often-intense discussions with China between 2018 and 2020 as the chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S., will deliver the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture at Kansas State University.
Tony Schwarck of Riceville, Iowa, diversified his family’s crop operation with a feedlot.
Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.
Which cities have the best barbeque? The answer depends on who you ask, and two recent rankings provide different results.
Cattle feeding margins were little changed from the previous week with modest profits. Hog feeding margins were boosted for a third week with another advance in lean carcass prices.
Profit margins for both cattle and hog finishing operations saw modest gains last week but also carry significantly higher feed costs than a year ago.
The pendulum continues swinging toward cattle feeders as cash prices jumped $3 last week and left packers with their largest negative margins in nearly six years.
Cattle feeding margins declined last week after modest declines in cash cattle prices. Pork producer margins remain underwater.
Meat demand peaked last year, but economists say domestic demand is still stronger than pre-pandemic levels, and with more grilling this Memorial Day weekend, it could help boost domestic meat demand.
Drugs such as penicillin and some others routinely used to treat cattle, hogs and other food animals will be available only with a prescription from your veterinarian, starting June 12, 2023.
The area was hit especially hard by historic rains on Friday. It is home to several feedyards, with owners and operators trying to assess the number of cows lost due to flood waters rising so quickly.
Purina Animal Nutrition gathers supply chain to discuss opportunities and challenges with beef-on-dairy segment.
Judas goats? One of history’s last slaughterhouse witnesses to the bizarre Judas goat spectacle recalls the death parade to the killing floor.
Melissa Nelson’s dilemma to find the perfect card sprouted a business that allows her to channel her creative and entrepreneurial spirit to express her love for the farm.
When Mary Heffernan and her family left their city life behind to buy a ranch, she relied on her entrepreneurial drive to sustain their livelihood.
USDA’s pasture and range conditions shows 33% is rated good/excellent and 37% is poor/very poor. While the picture is improved from last year, a deeper dive shows one state is worse than 2013.
Agtech startup MyAnIML™ announces a hardware update designed to support the implementation of its AI-enabled predictive health platform in commercial feedlot and dairy operations.
A fraudulent cattle scheme allegedly orchestrated by a Kentucky cattleman has left investors and a financial institution reeling under a $100 million loss.